popcorn
word
/ˈpɑpˌkɔɹn/
PAHP-korn
/pˈɒpkɔːn/
POP-kawn
Definition
Popcorn is corn that opens and becomes light and fluffy when heated. It is usually eaten as a snack, especially at the movies.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable when talking about the food in general: 'I bought some popcorn.' In casual use, it is strongly associated with movies. Common collocations include 'a bag of popcorn', 'buttered popcorn', and 'microwave popcorn'.
Spanish: palomitas de maízPortuguese (BR): pipocaPortuguese (PT): pipocasChinese (Simplified): 爆米花Chinese (Traditional): 爆米花Hindi: पॉपकॉर्नArabic: فشارBengali: পপকর্নRussian: попкорнJapanese: ポップコーンVietnamese: bắp rang - bỏng ngôKorean: 팝콘Turkish: patlamış mısırUrdu: پاپ کارنIndonesian: popcorn - berondong jagung
Example Sentences
This popcorn is hot and fresh.
basic
I like popcorn with salt.
basic
We bought popcorn at the movie theater.
basic
Do you want sweet popcorn or butter popcorn?
natural
The whole room smelled like popcorn after we used the microwave.
natural
Movie night isn't complete without popcorn.
natural